Detail 01
Small shank
Matches small bore trombones and most student horns. It will not seat in a large shank leadpipe.
Product detailSKU #1274228081253
Denis WickDW5880 Classic Series Trombone Mouthpiece in Silver 10CS
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Silver-plated small shank trombone mouthpiece, 10CS. A tighter, cleaner-articulating cup for jazz tenor and alto trombone players.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Jazz trombonists wanting clean attacks and a compact sound
- Alto trombone players needing a smaller cup
- Small bore horns where a large shank will not fit
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Large shank tenor or bass trombones, which it will not fit
- Orchestral players needing a big, dark symphonic core
- Anyone wanting maximum volume from a wide-open throat
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
25mm cup diameter
One of the smaller cups here. Less lip in play, so the upper register comes easier than on a 3AL.
Detail 03
6.24mm throat
Narrow throat. More back-pressure, which sharpens articulation and lets you control softer dynamics.
Detail 04
6.46mm rim width
Middle-of-the-road rim. Enough contact for endurance without pinning your lip in one place.
Detail 05
Medium backbore
Neutral taper. Keeps the tone even top to bottom rather than favoring one end of the range.
Detail 06
Silver plating
Slightly grippier on the lip than gold, which some players prefer for security on fast passages.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your horn is small shank before ordering; large bore trombones need a different shank
- 02Plan on a pouch or case slot so the plating does not scuff
- 03The tighter throat needs a different air approach than a large bore setup
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between small shank and large shank?
Shank is the taper that seats in your slide leadpipe. Small shank fits small bore trombones, large shank fits large bore tenor and bass horns. They are not interchangeable.
02Is this a good jazz mouthpiece?
It suits jazz playing. The 25mm cup and 6.24mm throat give clean, even tone through all registers with clear attacks rather than a broad symphonic sound.
03How does the 10CS compare to the 12CS?
The 12CS has a smaller 24.50mm cup, a wider rounded rim for endurance, and a V-type backbore. The 10CS is slightly larger with a medium backbore and more even tone.
04Can I use this on alto trombone?
Yes. The smaller cup and small shank make it a workable alto trombone choice, as well as for small bore tenor.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
23 detailsOther
- 6bl
- Large shank; 25.30mm cup diameter; 6.26mm rim width; 6.66mm throat; V-type backbore. Medium-shallow cup design for improved high register. Great all-around mouthpiece.
- 5al
- Large shank; 25.73mm cup diameter; 6.64mm rim width; 7.30mm throat; Barrel backbore. Perfect for wind ensemble and symphonic work. Deep cup and larger bore for improved projection and tone.
- 6al
- Large shank; 25.40mm cup diameter; 6.80mm rim width; 7.20mm throat; Medium backbore. Big, full sound with even tone quality and improved high register. Ideal for concert band and brass band players.
- 9bl
- Large shank; 25mm cup diameter; 6.46mm rim width; 6.66mm throat; V-type backbore. Brilliant, sonorous high register with full sound.
- 4bs
- Small shank; 25.90mm cup diameter; 6.77mm rim width; 7.13mm throat; Medium backbore. Big bore sound for a small bore instrument. Excellent for the well-developed embouchure that needs a large cup on a small bore trombone.
- 5bs
- Small shank; 25.73mm cup diameter; 6.64mm rim width; 6.87mm throat, Medium backbore. Gives the smaller bore trombone the qualities of a large bore instrument. Brilliant and solid high register.
- 12cs
- Small shank; 24.50mm cup diameter; 6.71mm rim width; 6.10mm throat; V-type backbore. Wider, rounded rim for endurance and clear, resonant high register. Excellent jazz model.
- 6bs
- Small shank; 25.30mm cup diameter; 6.26mm rim width; 6.66mm throat; V-type backbore. Medium-shallow cup design for improved high register. Great all-around small shank mouthpiece.
- 7cs
- Small shank; 25.40mm cup diameter; 6.26mm rim width; 6.24mm throat; Medium backbore. Clean tone with clear attacks and increased flexibility. Fantastic high range.
- 9bs
- Small shank; 25mm cup diameter; 6.46mm rim width; 6.66mm throat; V-type backbore. Good all-around small shank mouthpiece. Good choice for lead playing or alto trombone.
- 4abl
- Large shank; 26mm cup diameter; 6.72mm rim width; 7.38mm throat; Medium backbore. Dark core sound with excellent flexibility. Improved high register performance.
- 5abl
- Large shank; 25.73mm cup diameter; 6.64mm rim width; 7.15mm throat, Medium backbore. Excellent high register with a rich tone.
- 10cs
- Small shank; 25mm cup diameter; 6.46mm rim width; 6.24mm throat; Medium backbore. Clean, even tone quality in all registers. Good choice for jazz or alto trombone.
- 0al
- Large shank; 27.42mm cup diameter; 6.09mm rim width; 7.45mm throat; Barrel backbore. Clean, precise attacks in the low register. Great for strong, advanced players.
- 1al
- Large shank; 27.11mm cup diameter; 6.09mm rim width; 7.45mm throat; Open backbore. Open sound in all registers with perfect amount of resistance. Rich, dark tone.
- 4 5al
- Large shank; 25.85mm cup diameter; 6.80mm rim width; 7.24mm throat; Barrel backbore. Easy blowing upper register with dark tone. Well suited for symphonic trombonist.
- 00al
- Large shank; 28mm cup diameter; 6.40mm rim width; 8.15mm throat; Open backbore. Dark, round tone with exceptional projection and clarity. Good choice for contrabass trombone.
- 2al
- Large shank; 27mm cup diameter; 6.73mm rim width; 7.30mm throat; Barrel backbore. Secure high register with full, dark lows. Wider rim with clear traditional bass sound. Good choice for orchestral work.
- 3al
- Large shank; 26.40mm cup diameter; 6.80mm rim width; 7.38mm throat; Barrel backbore. Great choice for tenor players that also double on bass or strong euphonium players. Wider rim and easy response.
- 4bl
- Large shank; 25.90mm cup diameter; 6.77mm rim width; 7.13mm throat; Medium backbore. Idela for solo playing with excellent range and even tone production. Clear ringing sound with good high register.
- 2nal
- Large shank; 27mm cup diameter; 6.15mm rim width; 7.30mm throat; Barrel backbore. Easy high and low register. Narrower rim with excellent flexibility and accurate attacks.
- 5bl
- Large shank; 25.73mm cup diameter; 6.64mm rim width; 6.87mm throat, Medium backbore. Ideal for principal players with free and resonant high register.
- 4al
- Large shank; 26mm cup diameter; 6.72mm rim width; 7.38mm throat; Barrel backbore. Full low register with big, dark sound. A classic euphonium model that is also good for powerful trombonist.
